Subway rider brutally attacked by man who stomped on foot

SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A subway rider is fighting for his life after police say he got pummeled on a subway train by an attacker, who first stomped on his foot.

The attack happened Friday on a Bay Ridge-bound R train. The 30-year-old was minding his own business.

The victim confronted the man who knocked him down and then punched the victim in the face before jumping off the train at 36th Street and Transferring to a D Train - destination unknown.

The victim is now in critical condition as police search for his assailant.